Junior Accountant

We help businesses become talent-first. Everything we do is about people. We're shaping the future of work, by building the software and services that enable the world's largest companies to unleash human potential. Beamery is Talent Lifecycle Management.

We believe that where you work is much more than just a job. For many of us, it's our livelihoods. It's how we provide for our families and it shapes the legacy we'll leave behind. This is why our purpose is to create access to opportunities regardless of where someone is born.

We're excited to have raised a $138m Series C backed by world-class investors from some of tech's most disruptive companies.

• So, what are you waiting for? Join us and help us transform the future of work once and for all.

About the team

The finance team is responsible for the financial management of Beamery across 3 countries (UK, US and Germany). The Junior Accountant will play a key role in ensuring the maintenance and integrity of account ledgers.

The Junior Accountant will report to the Finance Director and represents a great opportunity to gain experience in many aspects of a finance department in a rapidly growing organisation.

We are looking for someone who is resourceful, bright, proactive, a go-getter, passionate about what they do and works well both independently and as a part of a team.

Main Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain the general ledger, post journals, complete month end tasks and reconciliations and ensure smooth finance operations across all Beamery subsidiaries
• Maintain reconciliation of key accounts including banks, credit cards, accounts payable, accounts receivable, prepayments, accruals, debt, other liabilities, deferred income, fixed assets, etc.
• Manage Accounts Payable process across all entities; this includes invoice processing, matching against POs, communication with department heads to seek approvals, payment runs, employee expenses review and processing, credit card payments, etc.
• Manage Accounts Receivable process across all entities; this includes sales invoice issuance, customer communication, managing and maintaining customer portals for invoicing, liaison with account executives in regards to closed deals and any follow ups, maintaining billing schedule and aged debtors report, etc.
• Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations
• Prepare Quarterly VAT Return for UK for review by Financial Controller
• Liaise with all internal departments to ensure the Finance function is delivering and receiving accurate and relevant data
• Assist with the year end audit and statutory accounts process
• Support the Finance Director and Financial Controller with various ad-hoc tasks
• Support, implement and document the development of finance functions and processes

What you'll need to be successful:

• Accounting experience in a similar role
• Studying towards a professional Accounting qualification
• Forensic attention to detail
• Effective communication skills
• Highly organised and self-motivated
• Proactive attitude - ability to take initiative to get things done
• Strong Excel skills
• Be motivated with an eye for process improvement

Desired Skills but not Essential:

• Good quality degree in relevant discipline
• Experience with NetSuite and SalesForce

Beamery is for Everybody. Diversity and open expression are fundamental to us. We acknowledge the challenges in our industry, and strive to develop an inclusive culture where everybody can contribute. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for everyone, regardless of ethnicity, religion, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, national origin, age, disability status or care-giver status. If for whatever reason you need us to make reasonable adjustments and adaptations to our recruitment process please let your recruiter know.